coral reef

noun

: a long line of coral that lies in warm, shallow water

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Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025 Advertisement Stop the sewage killing coral reefs in U.S. waters. Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025 Families can explore vibrant coral reefs, check out Wahoo Bay (a marine conservation area), or hop on a glass-bottom boat tour to spot colorful fish without even getting wet. Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025 Their decline has even left coral reefs exposed to diseases linked with ocean sediment that would have normally been consumed by sea cucumbers. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for coral reef

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coral reef

noun
: a reef made up of corals, other organic substances, and limestone

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